Statue of the Goddess Hygeia in St Bernard's Well

Category

Library Item

Item no

12856

Title

Statue of the goddess Hygeia in St Bernard's Well, Edinburgh

Description

A stone statue of the goddess Hygeia stands in St Bernard's Well, Edinburgh. The figure holds a goblet and a snake encircles the pillar beside her.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

St Bernard's Well is situated on the Water of Leith close to Stockbridge. The current surrounding structure was designed by Alexander Naismyth and built in the 1790's. It has a domed ceiling supported by ten columns covering a statue of the goddess Hygeia. Water from the mineral spring was popular for its supposed health giving properties from the mid 18th century until the wells closure in 1940.

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